About Us

Our History

Powering America since 1864

Since 1864, CONSOL Energy has been the power behind America.
Today, we are an industry leader using our experience and
innovative vision to create energy for the future.

Watch the films below to see key moments in our history, or find
a list of historic moments here.

Beginnings

It began in 1864, when several western Maryland coal operators
decided to "consolidate" their holdings to form the Consolidation
Coal Company but operation of the new company was delayed due to
the Civil War. Consolidation Coal Company officially began in 1864;
the year most historians believe was the turning point of the Civil
War which ended with General Lee's surrender in 1865.

Expansion

Throughout its long history, CONSOL Energy grew through
expansion of existing operations and by acquiring other coal mining
companies and reserves throughout all of the major coal fields in
the United States.

The Great Depression

Almost forced into receivership by The Great Depression, CONSOL
Energy reorganized and restructured its coal operations, emerging
from near bankruptcy to end the decade of the 1930s financially
solid and secure.

World War II and Post-War

Plunged into aiding the war effort as were many U.S. companies,
CONSOL Energy responded by supplying vital coal energy for
transportation and home heating needs. Many CONSOL employees also
responded by serving in the Armed Forces. After the war, a merger
formed the Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company.

Innovation

As markets for coal began to change, CONSOL Energy responded by
expanding existing operations and acquiring other coal companies
and reserves. It was also during this time that CONSOL turned to
coal research and development for innovative ways to improve mine
safety, production and utilization.

Longwall

With increased competition and volatility in the coal industry,
CONSOL Energy again adapted to the changing marketplace for energy
worldwide by a strong commitment to longwall mining systems in its
larger underground mines. Longwall systems are the safest and most
productive method of underground coal mining.

Today

CONSOL Energy continues to earn its reputation as one of the
world's leading energy companies, providing vital coal and gas
resources, and maintaining its position as an innovator and one of
the nation's safest and most financially secure coal companies.

January 19, 2010

Part of a total $206 million capital improvement project at
Shoemaker Mine includes 12 miles of 60-inch main conveyor belt
underground, and 2.5 miles of a 54-inch overland conveyor belt
system that moves coal to the Shoemaker Preparation Plant along the
Ohio River, just south of Wheeling, W.Va.

Other capital improvements made to Shoemaker Mine and Prep Plant
include an upgraded longwall mining system and upgrades to the
river load-out facilities and prep plant.

April 30, 2010

CONSOL Energy acquires the Appalachian exploration and
production business of Dominion Resources, Inc. making it the
largest and among the fastest growing producers of natural gas in
the Appalachian basin. The acquisition gives CONSOL Energy
approximately 750,000 Marcellus Shale acres in Pennsylvania and
West Virginia, accounting for over 9,000 wells.

March 14, 2011

Green Holdings Enlow, Inc., has listed a landmark coal mine
methane abatement project with the Climate Action Reserve, the
leading carbon offset registry in North America. CONSOL Energy will
host the project which will abate ventilation air methane emissions
from its Enlow Fork operation in southwestern Pennsylvania.